Bookmark this one for the great leaf-peeing bonanza of 2014. A round-up of resources to help you identify and plan the perfect timing and destination next fall, including some mesmerizing animations of foliage progression across New England.

A survey of nearly 200 White Mountain hikers found that less than 20 percent carried all ten essentials. Find out which items were commonly left at home — and why several of the most forgotten items could mean the difference between life and death.

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Equipped blogger Matt Heid is AMC's gear guru: He loves gear and he loves using it in the field. While researching several guidebooks, including AMC's Best Backpacking in New England, he has hiked thousands of miles across New England, California, and Alaska, among other wilderness destinations. He also cycles, climbs, and surfs.